The last few weeks of summer are approaching faster than anticipated. Those 8 p.m. sunsets are about to come to a close, and the constant envelope of warmth is going to be replaced with a steady breeze and chill in the air. Pre-fall is almost here, but in the interim, It girls are still wearing summer-friendly outfits until fall arrives in full force. For example, Zoe Saldaña was spotted wearing a summer ensemble comprised of three basic items: a tank top, Bermuda shorts, and ballet flats. Yes, that's it.
Saldaña took the "less is more" approach with her all-black basics, including a Brandon Maxwell bodysuit, Vaquera lace-trim shorts, and Maison Margiela ballet flats. Looking cool, especially during the last few weeks of summer, doesn't require much overthinking. The simpler you go, the more stylish you look. It's all about effortlessness, and Saldaña proves my point.
If you agree, keep scrolling to re-create Saldaña's easy-to-copy summer uniform and shop more fitted tank tops, Bermuda shorts, and ballet flats.
As someone who favors a sheer, dewy look year-round, I don't love wearing foundation in the best of weather conditions. Add humid, 90-degree weather to the mix, and I can't imagine even looking at the product, let alone blending one into my skin. (I fear my pores have clogged just by typing that sentence.) So when I caught wind that Drunk Elephant was launching a foundation—in the middle of August, mind you!—I didn't exactly have high hopes. I'd try it, of course, as the brand's skin-focused color cosmetics are truly some of the best in the biz, but then I'd likely tuck it away for the remainder of the sweaty season. Oh, how wrong I was.
I've been wearing this complexion product every single day—no exaggeration—since getting it in my hands a month ago, and believe it or not, my base has never looked more skin-like. Here's exactly how I apply it for an effortless dewy glow—trust, you'll never look at your tinted moisturizer again.
Contains 18% amino-acid-coated pigments and a 4% peptide complex
12-hour coverage
Technically, these Kamo Triple-Peptide Cover Drops are more than just a foundation. You can apply them as your base, yes, but you can also use them as a concealer on precise areas (underneath the eyes, around the nose, etc.) or sheer them out with a serum or moisturizer to create a subtle tint. The latter is my personal favorite way to wear them every day, as the formula's 18% amino acid-coated pigments provide just enough coverage while letting my natural skin texture peek through. The result? A smooth, even makeup base that looks like you aren't wearing any makeup at all.
A little extra info on those pigments: Because they're encapsulated by that amino acid layer, the color is super creamy and blendable, dispersing evenly across the skin. It also means that the formula can mix with both water- and oil-based products without any sort of pilling (my number-one makeup pet peeve), so rest assured the foundation plays nice with all your skincare prep steps. The formula even boasts some skincare benefits of its own—namely, a 4% peptide complex that increases firmness and elasticity over time, plus marula oil, green tea seed oil, and squalane to moisturize and soothe inflammation.
As I mentioned, you can mix the Kamo Triple-Peptide Cover Drops with your moisturizer or serum of choice, which is my preferred application method for lightweight, everyday looks. Again, don't worry if your product is water- or oil-based, as those amino acid-coated pigments make blending a non-issue. That said, Drunk Elephant's Protini Polypeptide Cream is practically made for this product; the two mingle so effortlessly that you'd think it was a standalone tinted moisturizer. I also love mixing it with a few drops of Rhode Highlighting Milk for a more serum-y application. (That's the combination I'm wearing in the photo above!)
Whether you use the Cover Drops all on their own or mix it with skincare, all you need is a pea-sized pump for your entire face. Don't be thrown off by the smaller-sized packaging! Remember the formula's 18% amino acid-coated pigments? They're super concentrated, so a little foundation goes a very long way. Trust, that tiny amount will provide a full-coverage effect on its own, while mixing it with skincare will lend a dewier, sheer finish. The controlled pump automatically dispenses the exact amount you need, as you can see on my hand below, then you're welcome to add any skincare you'd like before blending with a brush or your fingertips.
Drunk Elephant's foundation is made for those who despise foundation (ahem, me), as you can customize the coverage and finish based on whatever you mix with it—moisturizer, face oil, milky toner, et al. Craving more coverage one day? Simply dispense another pump and add it directly to areas you'd like to cover up. Itching for more warmth? Blend it with Drunk Elephant's D-Bronzi Bronzing Drops, and your glow will be next level. Versatile and goof-proof, it's already become my trusted makeup-bag staple.
In 2017, the Balenciaga Triple S, with it's famously extra chunky sole, seemed to alter people's perceptions about sneakers. Suddenly they went from being more than just a shoe you throw on to be a tourist or go to the gym. Within a couple of seasons, fashion editors were full on embracing the 'dad-on-vacation' look, popularizing less luxe styles by the likes of Nike and New Balance.
But there was something about a chunky sneaker that really seemed to resonate with fashion people everywhere. Finally, it was acceptable to go to a fashion show in a sneaker. It felt revolutionary, in large part, because the shoe added the same kind of height one might turn to a stiletto for, without the sacrifice of comfort. Suddenly, fashion that allowed for ease instead of pain, was trending.
Chunky Sneaker Street Style in 2026
(Image credit: Getty Images)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
(Image credit: Getty Images)
We have the chunky sneaker frenzy to thank for other styles of sneaker becoming accepted in typically selective and jugemental fashion circles. And while we have seen plenty of sneaker styles, like the Samba and Onitsuka Tiger, really resonate with the fashion crowd, platform sneakers haven't been a thing in a while...which of course means they're rife for a comeback.
While looking through recent street style from earlier this year, we noticed more and more of the large sole coming back. It isn't quite 2017-levels yet, but we're ready to give our recently-trending kitten heels a break and welcome them back into our wardrobes with open arms.
Shop the best platform sneakers, below.
Favorite Daughter
Naomi 50mm Leather Platform Sneakers
CHLOÉ
Nama Suede-Trimmed Leather Platform Sneakers
Dr. Scholl's
Time Off Max Sneaker
Converse
Chuck Taylor All Star Lift Platform Sneakers
Vans
Ua Classic Slip-On Stackform Sneakers - Canvas True White
R13
Platform High Top Sneaker
Vans
Old Skool Stackform Sneakers - Pig Suede Incense
Vans
Classic Slip on Stackform
Veronica Beard
Truett Sneakers - Coconut
Soludos
Ibiza Platform Leather Sneakers
Sorel
Ona Ave Low Sneakers Wp
R13
High Top Sneakers
Free People
Converse Run Star Crush Sneakers
Free People
Autry Medalist Platform Low-Top Sneakers
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The girls are still wearing ballet flats. And we can say 'the girls' because it feels like there isn't a singular one out there, whether they pay attention to trends or not, that isn't wearing a pair. The twee footwear staple re-entered the mainstream years ago and hasn't gone anywhere since. But we're not complaining. Ballet flats are beloved for a reason. They're comfortable and easy to wear.
But maybe you're a little exhausted of the ones you have worn on repeat and want to introduce something new into the rotation. Thankfully, designers are constantly innovating in the coquette shoe space and there has never been more ballet flats to choose from. And in 2026, we've seen a particular uptick in patterned and printed ballet flats.
See the look on the runway.
Ashley Williams Spring/Summer 2026 (Image credit: Launchmetrics)
Ashley Williams Spring/Summer 2026 (Image credit: Launchmetrics)
The trend seemed to start on the Ashley Williams Spring/Summer 2026 runway, where models wore ballet flats with My Melody cartoons and phrases like 'I Love Me.' Because ballet flats are so inherently simple, experimenting with funky patterns and prints feels like the best way to get a look that feels more exciting without having to do too much.
Even the most exciting of prints still feel subtle in the ballet shoe silhouette. A flashy patterned stiletto feels intimidating in a way a funky ballet flat does not. So if you're looking to expand your ballet flat collection, or are just getting started, why not opt for one that feels like anything else you're likely to see everywhere?
Shop the ballet flat trend.
Madewell
The Mylie Ballet Flat
MANGO
Printed Satin Ballet Flats With Contrasting Piping - Women | Mango Usa
Tony Bianco
Bayley Flat
Reformation
Calista Flat
Anthropologie
Jeffrey Campbell Kalli Sequin Ballet Flats
Tory Burch
Romy Mary Jane in Multi, Size 6
BURBERRY
Check-Trimmed Leather Ballet Flats
Free People
Jette Ballet Flats
Free People
Puma Speedcat Snake Print Ballet Sneakers
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